Starting your studies is exciting and certainly associated with some questions. To make the start as easy as possible, the most important information is presented here.
Start of Studies
Start of studies: Teaching Degree Bachelor
If you have your Abitur and would like to start studying to become a computer science teacher, you need German language skills at C1 level or DSH-II.
In addition to computer science, you choose a second subject from the RWTH catalog. The educational science course is compulsory and is part of the training.
In Aachen, you can choose between four different teacher training courses, the “study program models”: You decide on a school type (1) GyGe or BK. If the vocational college suits you best, choose the weighting of the two subjects equally (2) or unequally (3) weighted. The fourth model is the vocational dual Master's (4).
The SelfAssessment Teaching Degree serves as support, orientation and confirmation for your choice of studies. After completing it, you will receive a certificate that is required for enrolment.
The preliminary courses offer excellent preparation for the course content and a good opportunity to get to know your future fellow students even before the semester begins. An opportunity not to be missed.
For the teaching subject of computer science, we particularly recommend attending the preliminary mathematics course. Here the school material is repeated at university level and possible gaps are closed.
The computer science pre-course is aimed at students with little or no programming experience.
The two preliminary courses overlap, so we advise you to attend the mathematics course in any case and only take the shorter computer science course at the end.
The preliminary courses take place in the weeks before the start of the semester. Registration is required and can take place before enrolment.</span
Introductory event
Your studies begin with a welcome from the RWTH Rector. Depending on your subject combination, you will be assigned to the appropriate first-year group.
All computer science teachnig degree students meet in a shared Moodle classroom. Here you will find all information on specific events, deadlines, calls for theses and also the dates for the teacher meetings. If you do not have access to this, please contact beratung-lehramt@informatik.rwth-aachen.de and ask to be added.
Freshers' Week
The Freshers’ Week is all about welcoming all new students in Aachen, at RWTH and in computer science. A colorful program awaits you as a freshman, where you will get to know the city, the university and your fellow students.
The week is organized by experienced students of the student council, who will spend the first days with you - this is definitely not to be missed!
Start of studies: Teaching Degree Master
If you have studied the teaching-related Bachelor's degree at RWTH Aachen University, you meet the formal requirements for the corresponding Master of Education program, which is completely admission-free.
The requirements for admission for all others can be found in detail here.
Organizational Matters at the Start of Your Studies
(What else needs to be done)
In addition to the steps that are directly related to studying Computer Science, there are other things that need to be done and considered before arriving in Aachen and at RWTH:
Teaching Degree in Computer Science Student Advisory Service
The Study Advisory Service for Teacher Education in Computer Science provides individual information on study-related technical and organizational questions about starting your studies.
Studienberatung Lehramt Informatik
Telefon: + 49 241 80 21930
Email: beratung-lehramt@informatik.rwth-aachen.de .
Certificates and Transfer of Credits
If you already need certificates for the start of your studies in Computer Science or want to submit an application for recognition of other academic achievements, you can do so via this route.